Abbott's Lineage Family Narration

We Remember Leroy Alexander Eversley 1950-2011

2011-03-09T10:49:00.003-05:00

Hi Fam,
It is with a sad heart that I reach out to the family and announce the departure of my cousin, Mr. Leroy Alexander Eversley ...1950 -2011. Leroy was the brother of sisters; Rosie, Ezla, Lydia & Lystra, & Uncle/Great uncle to Junior, Derbe, Briana & Niomi. Leroy lived all his life in Tobago and was put to rest by Ezla last week at his final resting place. We love and will miss him.

IT'S FINALLY HERE - The New aBbott'sLineage Web Site!!

2011-02-06T11:51:00.005-05:00

Hi Fam,

Check out the New Website at the Abbottlineage This is the new, more interactive site that have been promised. Working with come collaborators, I've gotten this to be what I think, a work of promise for the future of our family's history. Submit, submit, submit, submit, that's the only way we are going to keep the integrity of this site accurate. Enjoy.

Kicking & Screaming to the #$%!! End!

2011-01-17T13:28:00.004-05:00

Hi Fam,

Well, after 18 years and two months, Erica is off and settled in her new surrounding at Mohawk University. Here she is at the college dorm saying her farewells to us as we pulled off and allowed her to start a new chapter in life. This was a happy and painful separation as most parents experience. As adults, we know we've done the right thing by having her take this step in her life to make something of it. Life is not easy and this time of struggle and happiness is something not enough of our kids experience. The next two years are going to be eventful and a whole new appreciation of independence will also become relevant to her as to why we raised her the way we did.
We have so many people that helped mold her into this person we see today; her tias, cousins, friends, and family.
Again, it was a sad affair as to us leaving her so far but so near if the need ever arose.
As you can see from our picture below, this was a very sad day for us, we didn't want to let her go. Will we ever forgive ourselves for having our daughter 5 hours away from us, it was all so traumatic that we considered taking her back home the same day. I mean, here we now have spare rooms, not have to spend money and feel under appreciated, no yelling and worrying about where she is/was, I mean we're going to miss these things, right? NOT!! all I can say is; Hip Hip Hooray, finally! oops, forgot, this is a sad day for all, see our tears!!!! (hee hee)

Dinner at the Abbott's with Mom and Dad

2010-12-24T00:12:00.007-05:00

Hi Fam,
What a week I've had. Mom and dad completed the week by dad leading us into pray and having a wonderful dinner. The dinner was joined by Merlin, Nat, Prince, Dmiteria, Bernadette, Esther, Erica, & Luisito. Pam cooked a good tasting roast pork, which I am still munching on,hmmmmmm, some appetizers, which was almost gone because Merlin and her clan came late. Either way, Thanks Mom and Dad for spending some time with us, and we love you.

A Day at West Point Academy

2010-12-18T20:35:00.007-05:00

Hi Fam,

We took to the scenic route this day and went up to the United States Military Academy (aka - West Point). We were treated to a day of historical facts of our founding fathers and how the institution have produced such greats as, Patton, MacArthur, and Buzz Aldrin, etc... Mom and dad was ever the studious ones in the historical aspect of the day. As we can also see Pam getting in the act with the Army Mascot. They are very Gun-ho about their rivalry with the Navy.
On the way back we stopped at our favorite watering hole (GreetTea) and treated mom and dad to some Apple Cider, Magnus and a host of other snacks and appetizers. After that dad and I went to the Bogie down Bronx, where we mixed with the homies and our Ghana brothers at the barber shop. Dad made sure to give a "pound" when we left the spot.
LOL, great day and wonderful people we met and had a good time with. Sorry you couldn't be here, you would have enjoyed it.

Mom & Dad In the Big NYC

2010-12-17T21:42:00.007-05:00

Hi Fam,

Want to welcome Mom and Dad to the Big Apple. Today they took to the city and enjoyed a long (I mean long) walk around New York City. Here we have mom and Pam getting ready to get on the Metro North to Grand Central Station. They were treated to a nice train ride, but unfortunately, thrown into the vacuum of New York. Quote from dad, "I've never seen so much people in one place" After that they walked down 6th avenue (Avenue of the Americas) and went to Rockefeller Center to see all the skaters. Tomorrow, more walking and sightseeing for us. I'm already bushed. Night. ps. they blacklisted dad out the pics, but I'll look out and get him in here.

Dad's Doing Okay

2010-12-03T09:58:00.003-05:00

Hi Fam,

Wanted to bring some great news to the forum, dad had some minor surgery on his eye this week, but is back home now and doing well.

Knowing dad, he's going to very disappointed he can't drive for the next week, lol, but it's a small price to pay for his vision. Dad will have to be under a strict routine of eye drops for the next year, but with the support of the family, no problem. Love you D, and see you soon.

Great Year for the Family

2010-11-25T14:07:00.003-05:00

What a year, I've moved onto a new job with another company, I was blessed to find this and being treated like a person, rather than just an employee. Pam has gotten another promotion at her job and she's doing great, Merlin celebrated her 50th B'day where she was celebrated for her good heart and just her spirit. The Abbott family was finally together all at once and we enjoyed the company of each other. BTW, Erica is heading to college this January to study law at the University of Mohawk in upstate NY & turning 18 in the next 2 days, this is the beginning of the beginning and we all wish her all the best to come.

Got it Done!

2010-03-05T17:17:00.002-05:00

Hi Fam,

It's 5:16pm and I'm sitting here in an office waiting for 5:30pm. Last I wrote, I was in the process of acquiring some job possibilities, and here I am now. After 1 year - & 4 months, I am back in the working field. This is someone with an educational background that needs no more education for the rest of his life, so, for all you young cats out there, stay in school and benefit from the lessons the old folks are putting down. I have many persons to thank for while I stove to get a job. One person in particular is Pam. Pam, who have held it down for this long stretch and never once asked or forced me to just take anything that wasn't going to make me happy. I have to thank her and the support she showed me as only a loved one can. This email is more as a gratitude emails as much as a celebration. It's 5:30 now, and I have to shut the office now. Be talking to you soon.

Family Update

2010-02-09T11:42:00.003-05:00

Hi Fam,

Been busy getting a lot of proposals out for a job, and today I got a call to go and meet with the president of the company, cross your fingers.
I will like to also welcome Kimmoy and family to the website. Kimmoy, as most of you may not know is my niece from our oldest sibling, Julian. Kimmoy and I reconnected this past year and have had wonderful conversations. She is very curious and welcoming to knowing her family from this side. As you will see is a beautiful woman, married, and loving mother of two gorgeous kids. Check out her profile and get to know her and kids.
Her email is: klw32256@gmail.com for those that want to connect to your family, and you can view the profile here, Waldon Clan
Get back with you guys soon, enjoy.

Erica's Dance Night Out!

2009-12-20T12:11:00.003-05:00

Hi Fam,

This Friday I was treated to a wonderful rendition of some Christmas themes at Fordham High School for the Arts. Erica and her school class put on dances and plays with very talented young people.
I however am very ashamed and angry to say that even though I video taped it and had it all set up to show, something happened and I lost the taped edition. Hopefully they will have another show and I will be able to send it out to the family. This is picture of Erica, Dayona, & Peace.

Nephew Prince's Birthday and Graduation

2009-12-01T20:14:00.003-05:00

Hi Fam,

Wanted to bring some updates for the month of November. This month was the birthday of Erica and Prince. Big man Prince have now turned 10 and growing up to be a wonderful young man, who is respectful and courteous (If not, his mother would go up beside his head), lol, only joking.
Prince is soon looking to graduate from his Charter School he attends on 123rd street, Manhattan, and hopefully moving to another. Prince enjoys skate boarding, wants to play football, basketball, and do stunts on bikes. With all that energy, we can only hope he applies some towards his lessons. Happy B'day and graduation. Good luck and be safe.

Meet Tanty Mildred from Barbados

2009-11-17T18:13:00.011-05:00

Hi Fam,

I have to start off by saying WOW. This trip to the island of Barbados was an educational marvel when it came to my endeavor learning about my family history. Pam arranged to stay in a nice hotel, which came with our own stove and frig. So, though away from home, we cooked every night and had some wonderful dinners. Meeting tanty Mildred was great. She remembered me as a little boy when she came to the US back in the late 70's and had some pictures to prove it. Those pictures and historical notices will be posted on the website at a later date. But, until that time, enjoy some pictures from down there.
This was Pam and Tanty on the front porch. Before that, we were served some Cucu and sol fish, hmmm. Sorry you weren't there.

This was the background of our hotel where we stayed. Pam and myself took a stroll as the sun was setting. BTW, every day, I was in that sea behind her. Sorry you weren't there again. LOL.

Of course, I got the worst of it with some blind bum on the beach taking a picture of us 3 feet away, but must have zoomed out like we were 10 mile out to sea. The speck to the right is me. This one you could have been there in my place.

Also wanted to say, while away it was Prince's Birhtday. Happy Birthday big man.

Recognition of American Express Marathoners

2009-11-05T11:38:00.002-05:00

Morning Fam,

Wanted to post this link of an editorial piece on Pam and her marathon exploits though the magazine: MIN Online, (http://minonline.com/frontlines/businesscasual/12551.html) I for one am very proud to see my baby's name up in lights (well in print), but none the less proud.
Also, after many months of slipping and sliding, Pam and myself are going to see Daddy's last living relative alive in Barbados next week. Tanty Mildred, is the last sibling of my father, Hugo Abbott, and I hope to get all that information lost to me when he passed away at a young age. For those who have not kept up, this is in conjunction with the genealogy website: wwww.abbottlineage.com. This is more of a family field visit for me, but will also be a nice reward and relaxation for Pam's running this past weekend.
Talk to you when I get back. Oh, Erica is taking her SAT's this Saturday, wish her luck as she continues on her voyage towards college.

We have a Winner!!!

2009-11-01T20:42:00.004-05:00

Hi Fam,
After a year of grueling workouts with her boxing coach, a year of running in cold rain and hot weather, Pam have reached the goal she set out for with this year's New York City marathon run.

Last year, she completed the race in just over 5 hours, her best PR before, (personal record) was 4:45.10. Today, all records have been smashed!!! Pam took an AMAZING 40 minutes off that time, to complete the race in a time of 4:05.04, close to just under 3 hours.

Congrats again Pam and great running.

Two Days and Counting!

2009-10-28T22:07:00.003-04:00

Hi Fam,

Well, three more days until the day for Pam's Marathon Run. She's been training hard and I expect her to do really well. She will be building up on the carbs for the next couple of days and getting lots of rest. I will post her official time and place Sunday afternoon. Send her your good lucks via her email.
YEAH PAM

Junior Comes to Town

2009-10-06T18:44:00.008-04:00

Hi Fam,
Sorry I haven't been up and running with the blog, but this is the reason why. Take a look at this picture!! Every time I jump on the laptop to update, Ms. Penny wants to help. Unfortunately in this household, I have to wait on ALL the women.

Now that her and her brother Scooter are off chasing each other like they stole something, here are some pics from nephew Junior's visit to the Big Apple. Picking up Junior in the morning can be an adventure, especially when he looks like he's ready to go to work on the docks.

However, he was quickly awaken by a pass-a-byer.

We went a little shopping and ended up here for his very first pedicure. If anyone of you know Junior, I can't begin to tell you the noises he was making and the remarks to the ladies, LOL.

After visiting the Barber and a change of clothes, I couldn't recognize the brother. The day he left, we stopped off to give Merlin a going away visit at Prince's school in mid Manhattan.

Lastly, Junior came and chilled out with me at the house before heading back to Brooklyn to catch his plane flight. He's been wanting to meet Pam for the longest, so I obliged him.

It was great having Junior up here these past weeks. He will be moving to Tampa soon and securing a job at the Veterans Association. Also, he will be pursuing a degree in Bio-Engineering next semester at a local college. Good luck and "keep your eyes on the prize, instead of the bamse."

Guess Who's Back in Town?

2009-09-15T18:09:00.002-04:00

Hi Fam,

Erica is back up from her summer vacation in Dominica Republic, and stated up school again. Here she is completing a project of the United States to be handed in tomorrow. How time flies as this is her last year as a high schooler, and at the end of summer next year, She will be officially ready for college. Let's wish her and all our young ones a good school semester.
Also, nephew Junior is up in New York for the next two weeks staying in Brooklyn with pops. More on him later on in the week.

The Results Are In! and the winners are..

2009-09-06T20:28:00.018-04:00

Hi Fam,

THE WEEK IN SPORTS,

Pam and Lisa at "The Inaugural World Trade Center Run to Remember 911" quick picture before warming up for the 5K run

At the start of the run:

Pam running a great time so far,

Lisa and Pam coming back from the finish line and awaiting results (notice the people still running, that's just to let you know how fast these women ran!!!)

And the results are in: Personal BEST TIME: 23m25s.00 AND, second place in her Age Group (30-40, the most competitive field in track and field) Lisa also took 2nd place in her age class (another competitive field)

Before leaving: How does someone like Pam with her 4 pack get to this level, One word,
HARDWORK!!!

And how does the next generation get to this point, One word, PAIN!!
Hang in there Dmiteria LOL

Happy Birthday Lisa

2009-09-03T17:11:00.003-04:00

Hi Fam,

This weekend, Pam and friends had a surprise party for Lisa B. (Rgt of Pam). Lisa has been a long time family member and great friend. They will be doing a race this weekend on Governor's Island and I will let you know the results.
Update: Just registered my niece Dmiteria also. This should be some race! LOL.

Putting in the Miles

2009-08-25T14:35:00.007-04:00

Hi Fam,

Get out your pom pom and whistles, Pam is gearing up for the New York City Marathon this November, 2009. Not just because she's my wife, but she's looking thin and fit. Two more races before the big day, so I will keep everyone up to date. I have a feeling she will clock her fastest time as a marathoner.

At the starting line for a half marathon in Central Park earlier this year, 13.5 miles

Rapping with some other runners:

Streeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetching those muscles

At the finish line removing sensor; BEST TIME: 1:53:00

Getting back to the Basics

2009-08-24T12:57:00.025-04:00

Hi Fam,
Just got back from Seattle Washington where I had one of the best vacations ever. It was very empowering and self motivating. Words can't express how much I enjoyed myself, so I'll let the pics show you: (double click pics for bigger view)

This is Pam and myself at the Annual Fair

Tim, Dad, and Kaleb, secretly planning the building of the "Cat House" (shhhhhh, don't tell anyone, it a secret from Pam)

Dad, Making the "Cat House" for Penny and Scooter, wait till I put it together, you will love it.

Uncle Gerrit & Aunt Marie, Beautiful people

Brother Tim, Deb, Emma, Kaleb, and Madeline(enjoying the day)

You think it's easy, try catching your own dinner.

My luck wasn't any easier by the fact I had to cook this bad boy.

Uncle Ghram, Aunt Shirley, and Pam getting ready to dig into some crabs caught earlier

The food just kept coming!!!

The Family; Dad, Emma, Kyler, Mom, Bethany, Madeline, and Kaleb in the back lawn

I still had to mow the lawn, imagine this in my apartment. Beautiful day.

Big bother Brent, (wife Deb off side) still at work though on vacation. Congrats to him on his big promotion within the county.

Finally, how can you not love this place.

Taking it to the Hole!!!

2009-08-24T12:15:00.016-04:00

Afternoon Fam,
Big D took it to the hole this summer in her usual style and glamor. Not wanting to quit when down and being from around the way,( Dyckman Projects)her fans, cheered and encouraged her onto a disappointing loss. However, her presence was felt and the game went on to be a nail biter to the end.

Some other aspects to her game was also on hand:

Getting back on track

2009-03-24T08:33:00.002-04:00

Hi Fam,
It's been a while. Since losing my job, it's been hard to concentrate on things like maintaining a blog, but I've decided to do just that. I've continued working at odd jobs and for the most parts have been able to come up with some serious cash to bring my bills back down to a manageable level. However, this would not have been possible without turning over my entire financial obligations to Pam. Let's just say, I would be in a world of hurt if not for her and her financial wizardry. A recruiter have been calling and looking to place me somewhere in the Wall street area as a project manager for Bear Sterns and Citicorp. I hope to continue to use this venue to keep everyone up to date as to the events that are changing our lives.
UPDATE: Merlin have been working out for the past 3-4 months in a gym and let me tell you guys out there, she is HOT. Merlin have taken on this whole new attitude and she is looking good, I will try to get a before and after picture to post soon. See you all later.

Re-Juvenation on family history search

2009-01-26T14:56:00.004-05:00

It's on again. I've found a spark in getting my enthusiasm back to following through on the family history. I contacted:
Marie and Carol Haynes in London.
Tanty Mildred Cox in Barbados
Robin Allen in NYC
& will be contacting Denise in NYC
Check back in 2 weeks for an update.

Thankful for the Simple Things in Life

2008-12-01T12:13:00.012-05:00

Hi Fam,
It was a great Thanksgiving this year. The family shared a great time together and no fighting! Not that we ever have fighting, but it’s nice to be different from the bickering I hear about family time around this event. As usual, Pam outdid herself in the food preparation and how it was presented. As you can also see, most everyone is joyous and full.

The night was capped off with Nat and Jonathan playing Chess. Personally, I have never beaten Nat, so it was a pleasure that Jonathan whooped his butt. (lol) you’re still a great player Nat.

And, not to outdo this event, it was Erica’s birthday. Yes, our little one turned sixteen this day and we had a small celebration the next day to commemorate a day hopefully she will never forget. See you all at Christmas.

A Star is Born

2008-11-25T22:15:00.002-05:00

Printed in the JFK Press

FRESH FACES AT JFK

The JFK girls basketball team has relied on strong senior leadership to advance deep into the PSAL playoffs the past two years.
This season, O’Neil Glenn needs a few freshmen to play significant roles if the Knights are to be successful.
Glenn expects freshman forward Leshauna Phinazee and frosh guard Chelsea Custidio to compete for starting spots. Either way, both first-year phenoms will play big minutes in the Knights’ season opener next Wednesday.
Fellow freshmen Dmitria Abbott, Deaisia Acklin and Chelsea Custodio also could make important contributions.
The coach said he noticed some “growing pains” when the Knights scrimmaged CHSAA power Mary Louis earlier this month, but he’s optimistic that the first-year players can quickly adapt to the high level of competition in Bronx/Manhattan ‘AA.’
“We’re not rebuilding, we’re just renewing,” said Glenn, who is beginning his 10th year behind Kennedy’s bench. “I don’t think anyone expects us to be as good as we’ve been in the past when you lose so much the last two years, but we’ll see.”
Robyn Jenkins, Teara Shaw and Keonti Powell return from last year and will give Kennedy stability and firepower in the backcourt, along with Jazzarae Campbell, a junior guard who led the Knights JV to the city title.
Darleen McLeod, Nene Coulibaly and Iraida Santiago will patrol the paint for the Knights. Glenn doesn’t need his frontcourt to do anything fancy: “Rebound, rebound, rebound,” Glenn said when asked what he’s expecting out of his forwards and center.
The coach isn’t dwelling on the significant talent the Knights have lost over the past two seasons; Tatiyiana McMorris, who led the Knigths to the 2007 final, is a sophomore at Marquette and Danay Collier, who helped JFK reach the semis last year, is a freshman at Monroe Community College in Rochester.
Despite the loss of all that star power, Glenn says this group could reach similar heights. “We have girls on our team who started numerous times last year,” Glenn said. “The goal is semifinals or better. We just have to come out and play.”

CHSAA GIRLS

An Era Comes to An End and A New Beginning

2008-11-18T17:27:00.001-05:00

Hi Fam,
As of November, 2008, I was let go from my job. Now, you may say this is a sad event, but I have to say, this time has given me a full aspect of true friendship. I was called by people on my job I did not expect, and received no calls from the ones I did. It has also allowed me to sit back and look at just how life throws you a monkey wrench and what we do with it. I have a job interview December 2nd and hope all will go well. If not, I will persevere.

Happy 48th!!

2008-09-06T01:46:00.003-04:00

Thus far, man have not come up with a way to preserve or found the “fountain of youth” However, how can one explain how Merlin, in her 48th year from birth still radiate such beauty after all this time. Though never said enough, I love my sister. She has been the foundation of my being here today, and for that I will always thank her. At 19, when we, Cherrie Ann and I were left with no adult guidance, Merlin stepped in and held it down. Working for a law firm on Wall Street, she worked her way up the ranks and was a high level administrative assistant. When faced with the prospect of raising her niece a few years later, she quit to be closer to home and take care of the family. Since that time, she has dedicated herself to her family and their upbringing. She allowed me to wallow in the house for a few years when she made me get up off my rump and go to school. I can’t begin to say or even think how I could ever show her my gratitude but to let her know how much we love her. Congratulation Merl, you’ve been the matriarch of the family for over 35 years in the US, and we love you for it. HAPPY BIRTHDAY and many more.

Three down, 1 More to Go

2008-08-05T22:32:00.003-04:00

This year, Dmetria A. graduated from Junior High School. She is now headed to High School in the Bronx. She has already been drafted to the varsity basketball team and hopes to bring prominence to the squad. Good Luck D.

Gone Fishing

2008-08-05T20:36:00.006-04:00

In more years than I’ll like to count, I had forsaken ever going fishing again (I caught poison Ivy my first time out). However, I was given a second chance at enjoying a sport Big John P. loves so much. Little John N. & I was taken to a surreal spot in the Connetquot (co-net-kwat) River State Park Reserve for fly fishing. It was hot, a couple of flies buzzing around, but was truly a great day of fun sitting and chewing the rags with two of my best friends. I caught a 12” and John N. caught a whopping 21”, (However, without John P's experience and tatics, John N. would never have caught the monster "which took over 30 minutes"). unfortunately John P. didn’t catch anything himself, but it was the companionship I think most of us enjoyed that day.
Even though it was a spectacular day for gelling with your friends, we could not end it without getting a little drunk before coming home with our catch. We stopped at the Beer Garden to throw back a few and talk our tall tales of fighting the big catch and how he got away. LOL. I look forward to doing this again and maybe John P. and I will outdo John N. with our catches next time.

Let The Family Plan Your Next Vacation/Trip

2008-07-14T11:44:00.007-04:00

Hello everyone, a family member is bringing something to the table for ALL

Introducing "Thongs Travel Service"

Traveling these days is hectic, expensive, and can be time consuming looking for that discount. Samuel can save that time and effort in bringing the best prices for us. Do your research and then turn to Samuel’s Travel Services and you’ll find the speed and commitment in offering an even better deal. Let’s support our family in his endeavor and grow as a unified unit. You can contact Samuel’s travel company at www.ytbtravel.com/thongs or connect to it directly on my links Page (located on the right). Keep it in the family as they say!

Connecting with Family

2008-07-10T20:48:00.004-04:00

Samuel and Lystra T.
During the past weekend of the 4th of July, the family (Pam, Erica, Dmiteria, Prince, & I) visited our cousin Lystra and her husband Samuel in PA. It was great seeing Lystra after donkey years (more than 30) and the warmth of her family, I vaguely remembered her, being so young, but it was great to see family all the same. The mountains offered a breath of fresh air away from the city and just living in nature, and at night, it was so dark you could not see your hands in front of you. We were treated as honored guest, as we partook of Mauby, and a first day’s breakfast consisting of bake and salt fish (Mmmmm). I did not know what to make of Samuel upon first hearing about him, but after meeting him, I felt as though I was catching with my big brother who just lost touch for a while. Samuel and Lystra are God’s children and revere themselves in the word/work or God, they are truly inspirational. Lystra, being a typical great wife completes him and they are committed to one another. They are both entrepreneurs, as you will learn later on when Samuel gets his traveling company in order and Lystra gets back into selling her famous pepper sauce; “It’s all about the taste.” We (adults) traveled around town and did some minor sightseeing and somehow ended up in a video game room. Needless to say, Samuel and myself found ourselves on a motorcycle riding game (he never bothered to tell me rode motorcycles for a number of years, thus officially whooping my butt good) Lol. On Sunday we visited their place of worship, Shawnee Tabernacle, where a sermon on reverence (fear of God and Church) was preached. I hope the kids were listening carefully because it talked of the complacency in society today where we praise/look past behavior not in conjunction with scripture. I for one am guilty of some transgressions, but one day, I hope to be in that number. This first meeting was just the start of many and we hope to visit them again as they will be welcomed into our home here in the city. See the family timeline on website and see where Lystra and Samuel are. (This website was designed in mind to have immediate family only, but I feel that Samuel is part of the family as he is working on his own historical lineage site. So look out for his family genealogy also coming soon)
I also wanted to mention Ken and Joyce, Samuel and Lystra's neighbors. These guys are funny! a great addition to an already splendid weekend.

Getting the Word Out

2008-06-26T17:53:00.002-04:00

This is an exciting time for me. I sent out letters to the family asking for updates and pictures, and I just got a major response from cousin Lystra and her husband Samuel. We are looking forward to joining them on the 4th of July in their home in PA. I am certainly looking forward to meeting the family because we (Lystra and myself) have not seen each other in donkey years. Next you hear from me, you will be treated to great stories of our meeting and time together. Talk to you soon Fam.

Letter from Tanty Mildred

2008-06-11T16:32:00.002-04:00

Hi Family, just received a letter from Tanty Mildred. She received the letter I sent with the pictures of her nephews and great nieces. Julian, Merlin, Cherrie Ann, Eric, Shaniqua, Jaclyn, Dmitria, and Prince. She’s making a visit to England for the next 4 weeks, and I hope she enjoys herself and have a great time. For those who don’t know who Tanty Mildred is, she is the last sibling from my father, Hugo Abbott. Daddy died at a time when we were not privy to his past and his family. Thus, Tanty Mildred holds a great deal of information that would benefit all of us. Here is her letter to me. Enjoy.

Ever So Close

2008-06-04T18:56:00.003-04:00

Our basketball team this season, Fung Wa, made it all the way to the finals, but in the end we faltered and ended up taking second. But, don't feel bad for us, I think we did a spectacular job during the game, we may not have gotten the win but when a team wins graciously and celebrates in that win, we have to look at the other side go out with that same flair as losers. Wanted to post this to let the boys in green know we played one hell of a game, (left to right) Romo, Eric, Lurd, Nick, Neil, and The Konk. See you guys next season.

Grow UP!

2008-06-02T11:35:00.001-04:00

This year has not been pleasant for my nieces. But then again, they haven’t had good years since 1999. Both have put themselves in situations that though most young adults find themselves in, but theirs are worst. The questions are the same, what did we do wrong, where did we go wrong, why have they faltered so late in their lives rather in their teenage years????? The answer is always the same though, we don’t know! No childhood is ever easy and the kids of these days teachers’ are no longer a parent’s lifelong wisdom, but their small in-experienced world, rather putting their hands on the stove and getting burned than asking if it’s hot. They have both reached a crossroad in their lives and fallen off the paved path of life. They think life is easy and will always be able to get off with a smile or sly remark, but reality will hit them one day to the fact that nothing is free in life and everything comes at a cost. Not always bad, but a cost none the less. At present, it looks like they are heading for a steep fall, but hopefully one day, it will all come together for them. Will we be there to give them that helping hand again, maybe-maybe not, (our parents were not because of their untimely death) so whatever was instilled in their younger age, I hope they attribute to their adult life. Me, I have my own ways of dealing with things and refuse to worry myself to death with their problems. I can only speak for myself, but what more can anyone do? In the end, I want to live to a ripe old age, and hope they fulfill all their desires and wants, but not at the family’s mental health expense. I’ve always preached that they never come back and say we never went the extra mile to give them every thing they needed. So, now that it’s in writing, never let it be said otherwise that Merlin, Cherrie Ann, & Pam did not.

China, the Forbidden City & Beyond

2008-06-02T10:32:00.000-04:00

The vacation that Pam and I took to China was one of a great and majestic journey. But with the devastating earthquake that claimed so many lives, it seems a shame to say we’ve probably had the best time of our lives. The city was vast, the people, curious to say the least, the food; incredibly tasty and cheap, and well worth the price of each morsel. Words cannot readily describe or explain everything we had experienced, the people we met, and the places we visited. I hope the pictures and videos will give you a bird’s eye view of what we experienced. Follow the link at: http://picasaweb.google.com/ehabbott1

Mournful News

2008-05-12T20:33:00.005-04:00

This message is not a post I look forward to doing on a regular basis, but I have to announce we lost a beloved family member this month; Camella C. Lewis (aka Bunny) Tanty Bunny was instrumental in getting most of the information you see on this site and website. Her knowledge of the family history led me to discover more than 50 new family members I would have never known. She will be missed as an intricate part of this family, but we can rejoice that she has gone to join her daughter Maureen, and husband Winston. We’ll miss you Tanty.

I would also like to mention that Pam’s family also lost a close and dear friend to them, Kevin. He was reported missing in the woods for approximately 2 weeks now during a hiking excursion and now considered deceased. Unfortunately, closure can never come to the family without a body, so our sincerest condolences.

Reaching out to Tanty Mildred

2008-04-01T18:20:00.002-04:00

Hi Fam, reached out to Tanty Mildred in Barbados(see family "historical timeline"), and she sounded wonderful. Tanty Mildred is the last family member from daddy’s side and I hope to get to see her sometime this summer. We, Pam and I, are going to China in April of this year, and when I return, I hope to make plans to go see her. She sounds great and we hope she can fill in a lot of gaps in daddy’s life.

Hanging with Big Brother in the Bronx

2008-03-13T00:37:00.004-04:00

Yesterday was a great day, I met with Julian at his job in the Bronx, and we had a nice talk about our lives and how we came to this point. He looked great (still looking like Cherrie Ann), but emulating Daddy to the fullest when he spoke. We are not going to resort to any more calling once a month and seeing each other even less, we intend to keep in touch like family should and have Shaniqua, Jaclyn, Erica, Mikey, Dmiteria, and Prince all meet and get to know each other, as well as Althea and her daughters.
Though it should not have taken this long for us to converse in this manner, it’s a start to getting alone as of now. We both left happy in the fact that we have so many questions to ask each other regarding our family and the anticipation to the answers.

Jaclyn's 20th Birthday Blowout!

2008-03-09T23:50:00.004-04:00

Happy B, day Jaclyn. Earlier, Jaclyn was asleep so we couldn’t do anything with the family during the day, but when she woke up, we had a little get together. I know her big sis Shaniqua baked a cake, so we’ll post it at a later time. But here’s Jaclyn’s big night, Happy Birthday Jaclyn.

Pam lighting up the cake>>>>>>>

Jaclyn's Getting ready to blow out the candles. (each one representing 5 years)

We love you, and pray you have many more!!

Life’s lessons for one of our own

2008-03-08T18:49:00.002-05:00

Yesterday, the family had to assist Jaclyn in getting away from an event she has been experiencing in her life, that will hopefully change her for the better. Jaclyn was the victim of youthful inexperience. Inexperience that had her family not been there, her lifestyle would have led to her being a statistic on our economical and medical services. She placed herself in a situation that unfortunately, she had to learn the hard way to get out of. What was the lesson? It was the lessons of relationships, commitments, love, hate, and the usual voyages most of us take in life towards adulthood. At her age, her inexperience led her to make decisions as all young adults usually make, “the mistake of thinking they know what they’re doing in their Youthful Exuberance of excitement.”
Today is another beginning of the beginning for her; she now has a place of solitude and peace in our home. The environmental elements that warped her mind must be exorcised and reconditioned to help her meet the challenges of the world. We hope and pray Jaclyn makes this transition, and as the day have worn on, she seems to be headed in that direction.

My visit to Tanty Eva and Bunnie's house

2008-03-04T19:28:00.004-05:00

I was lucky to get to see Tanty Eva and Tanty Bunnie this last weekend. We spent the whole day together going over the family’s historical past again. It was important to me that I hear it again and again. It’s not everyday someone can know mostly everything about their family and live to tell about it. From my father’s side, Hugo C. A., they have become mirrors in which we can look back and see not who, but how it all came together.
For those that are not familiar with Eva, she is renowned by the Brooklyn community as an outstanding resident for over 58 years at the same address, and an exclusive write up in Crane, The New York Times, and rent Stabilization Newspaper. This last stage of her celebrity status came out of an infamous case with a tenant who did not pay rent for over 8 years. She was also a famous designer and business woman with many designs under her belt.
I have a date with Robin A., the nurse at my job who may also be family, and shed some light in the wake of all this family up heaving. This picture was taken at Tanty Eva’s 80th birthday party in Brooklyn, 2007, with Tanty Bunnie. We also amassed a group of pictures to be collaged at a later time, which I will let everyone know when and where to access the photos.

And the beat goes on, with all new discoveries!

2008-02-21T17:03:00.005-05:00

Well, it’s been 5 days now and I’ve received a lot of feed back from family and friends. One was the spelling of names on the site which I took care of, and the other was the picture gallery’s captions. My good friend John (a far but close relative) said the caption would do better on the bottom of the picture frames, and he was absolutely right, now it can be viewed seamlessly. Cherrie Ann may have also discovered some family by chance through her friend Annette, so I have to call and get all her information soon. I also contacted Tanty Eva and we’re planning to get together in the upcoming weeks to go over in details the history of Daddy’s family. Tanty Eva is so funny, we spoke on a subject (can’t mention now) that had me laughing all night. I will also like to thank Melissa from “tourdeforks” and all the assistance she provided in getting me this far.
No on is going to believe this, as I was writing this blog, I was called away to do a job in our nursing station. For the longest time a nurse looks like Cherrie Ann, and I just decided to ask her if she has any Clarke in her family, and she said YES, unbelievable. This women has such a strong resemblance to Cherrie I would not be suprised if she is related. What a discovery, she even recognizes some of the names on the site under Hugo’s lineage. More to come……

Signing up using own account

2008-02-19T01:47:00.002-05:00

Family, when I first tried to invite everyone to the site under their own login, it did not work. With everyone accessing with the "abbottfamily" with password "abbottlineage" you may want your own. Send me your email and I will try to invite you again. Hopefully it will work this time.

Web site up and Ready for you

2008-02-17T17:29:00.001-05:00

Here we go. After some Action Scripting, Java Configuration, and XML meta tags (I don’t know what I’m talking about, LOL) but Pam did her thing and made my final hurdle in getting the web site up a breeze. Go to www.abbottlineage.com and you will be introduced to the beginning of the beginning of our documented history. Enjoy.

Where did the "Abbott" name come from?

2008-02-15T14:00:00.001-05:00

Personally, I have always wondered where our sir name originated from. I know it means “Priest”, like the Abotts(spelled correctly) we see in Buddhist monasteries. I also thought it was only me that had this question, but with Cherrie Ann looking over the website’s "historical timeline," this was the first questions she called to ask me. Although we know nothing of daddy’s father, I surmise there can only be one answer.
Hugo’s mother was named Alberta Clarke, daughter of our great grandparents, Edward and Martha Ward Clarke. On Hugo’s birth certificate, his sir name is listed as Clarke, but growing up with his father in Trinidad and Tobago; we can only assume he took his father’s name of Abbott. Hugo has one living sibling, Mildred, who I found out is living somewhere in Barbados. Tanty Eva and Bunny have some information on her, that when found, she will fill in a lot of gaps in questions we have. I hope to visit or correspond with her soon to find out if she knew Hugo’s father, and where his family is. This venture is opening so many doors into our historical past that I know this site will never be completed in my life time. I can only hope someone carries on the legacy of documentation of our history.

Cheers and Jeers, It's now or never!

2008-02-09T20:41:00.001-05:00

Well well, this is it, the final countdown to getting my web site up and running. I'm reviewing all my links, pictures, and making sure nooooo misspelled words. I've suffered along the way in trying to think about how everyone would want this to look and I think I've reached my limit. If I continued to work on this, I would never finish and I've come to truly understand how web designers/developers are the most patient and smartest persons. I have to thank everyone who viewed, gave criticism, and worked to get me on the right track. I hope everyone enjoys it.

A sista looking out for a sista

2008-02-06T23:52:00.000-05:00

Is it her birthday, Christmas, Easter, or even New Years that gets CherrieAnn going? NO, it’s Income Tax Season. Like every other year, she’s the first on line to get her refund, first at H&R Block, and first at the bank to get that check cashed. Don’t get in her way! Trust me. But she did something this year that overshadowed all of the anxiety that drive people crazy; She gave, gave freely with poise and graciousness that many people have forgotten. It did not call for a special occasion, but a sista looked out for her elder sista. CherrieAnn, who have come a long way in life, a person who was out there for over 16 yrs, but able to come back with sheer will power is the poster girl for “believing in yourself” and saying she’s something in this world, while never forgetting her fam. Yeah, her brother is proud, more proud than when in 8th grade, she beat up the bully of the school, and the next day everyone knew me as “Cherrie’s little brother.” I thinks it's fom that day why I always with my chest high. Yeah, those were the days. LOL. Though many years have passed, I’m amazed at how we, Sista’s and Bro, have come together and never too shy to say I luv ya. But all in all, Sis came through for big Sis Merlin without a thought of hording it all to herself. Love ya Sis, and stay strong.

Family Get Together (42 years later)

2008-01-22T20:38:00.000-05:00

Two weeks ago, I was privileged to meet family members from my father’s side who I never knew existed. This was the first time Merlin and I actually met someone outside the US that was acquainted with him. They arrived from London England, in the cold summer month of December (hot day) and shopped till they dropped, I’m talking about no others but Carol, Maria, Shanice & Tyrese (Carol’s grandmother [Hyachinth C.] and my grandmother [Alberta C.] were sisters. My cousin Phillip [Carol’s brother] was here also, but like most men, his stamina for shopping was sapped. We spoke of rich memories Carol shared knowing Hugo and something I did not even know, after barbering for over 27 years, he turned his profession to being a tailor. Merlin and myself was overjoyed to meet this missing link in our family chain, and Tanty Eva and Bunny filled in all the gaps with stories and some salt fish cakes[hmmm]. Our picture gallery to be displayed in the web site for the first month seems nothing compared to what Eva and Bunny is going to supply me within the coming weeks. With the exchange of address and fond goodbyes, this family was a wake up call to the many other adventures I’ve experienced in my endeavor to reach my goal.

Sweet Taste of Home

2008-01-10T15:56:00.000-05:00

Looking out the plane as we descended on Tobago, it made me feel as though I’d never left home, the clear blue skies and the anticipation of the warm weather (November) made this trip a dream. With Pam at my side, we set out on a mission of finding family history. Along the way however, we sidestepped as one would think we were on vacation, instead of the fact finding mission we came for, we ate and ate and ate, and after we ate, we drank some and then ate again. We limed with Kenneth, Sol, Ezla, Patsy and other family member into the wee hours of night and during the day, we spent our time at the beach by Store Bay with Edgar and his wife. Eventually I did get around working and was privileged to have family members, Ursulla and Verne come by. Can I call the trip eventful, well, I went down knowing approximately 6 to 8 family members, and came back with over 60 names, WOW! Who knew!!

Eric, What's This All About?

2008-01-09T19:59:00.000-05:00

24 years ago, Wilma and Hugo Abbott passed away (parents). It wasn’t until a couple of years ago I realized I knew nothing about Wilma’s side of the family except a handful who I grew up with, and absolutely none on Hugo’s side, except his sister, Irene. It was even more scary that our children did not know anything about there foreign family’s heritage. So, slowly but surely, I undertook the responsibility of finding, researching, and acquiring as much information as possible. I’ve tried to look into family tree programs, finding software on the internet, but none worked.
I realized if I wanted to know about my family, I would have to get out there and find them the hard way. Over the years, I have amassed the names of over 200 family members, and I’m sure I’m not even close to the actual number. In the upcoming months, years, I hope using this venue to become more knowledgeable of our family will pay off.
This is a secured site and no one outside of who I invite can access for any purposes. We are all worried about identity theft, so if you feel more comfortable using first name, last initial, let me know (I used Wilma and Hugo’s because there are deceased)
Presently, the web site is under construction. It seems every month I’m coming up with new family information and pictures, so even though I have all these additions to add, the site will be posted soon on the internet. You can sit back and enjoy the ride; I’ll do all the hard work. You can support this cause with updates and corrections if you see something that needs clarification. If you’re reading this, YOU’RE FAMILY, where you fit in? Ask, browse the web site, and you will learn!